Just days after a group of actors were revealed to be in the running for The CW's new "Flash" series, comes word of finalized casting: Grant Gustin is officially the fastest man alive.

The "Glee" actor has landed the part of Barry Allen in the second season of "Arrow," with three guest-appearances paving the way for a potential spinoff series all about the scarlet speedster. In "Arrow," Allen is a Central City forensic investigator who comes to Starling City to look into mysterious robberies with connections to his own turbulent past.

On landing the role, Gustin told The Hollywood Reporter: "I'm unbelievably excited. I've been a lifelong fan of DC Comics, so I can't be more honored and can't wait to get started."

Gustin as the Flash is set to appear in episodes eight, nine and 20 of the coming "Arrow" season.

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Cover Artist

Splash Page welcomes Ed Tadem to our cover artist family (our custom-designed theme up top). Currently working on the forthcoming "Avengers" animated series, Tadem's work can also be seen in the "Jackie Karma" issues of Image's "'76," and in "Pop Gun, Volume 1." Ed Tadem can be found online at EdTadem.com.